Authors: Kate Chynoweth, Neryl Walker
ISBN-13: 9780811833004, ISBN-10: 0811833003
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Date Published: November 2002
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Kate Chynoweth is a Seattle-based editor and writer.
Neryl Walker s work is featured in numerous magazines and books. She lives in New York.
They don t call them maids for nothing. Being a fabulous bridesmaid calls for much more than throwing on the dress and throwing back a few drinks. Enter The Bridesmaid Guide a hip and informative book on being the best best woman a woman can be. With good humor and plenty of tips, author Kate Chynoweth covers everything the bridesmaids and maid of honor need to know. Whether the dilemma is how to throw a perfectly pitched bridal shower, wear the bridesmaid s dress with panache, wow the crowd with a speech, or support the bride on her big day, here are solutions a-plenty. This illustrated guide is the perfect sourcebook for a girl s best friend.
Introduction | 10 | |
Being Fabulous | 1 | |
The Golden Rules | 13 | |
The Nuts and Bolts | 15 | |
The Bridesmaid's Official Duties | 15 | |
Top Ways to Form a Team with the Bridesmaids | 19 | |
Long-Distance Bridesmaids and Other Common Dilemmas | 20 | |
RSVP Etiquette | 24 | |
The List of Ultimate No-Nos | 25 | |
Creativity Rules (What Can You Do for the Bride Besides Throw Parties?) | 26 | |
Quiz: What Kind of Bridesmaid Are You? | 29 | |
Your Budget | 32 | |
The Big Picture | 32 | |
Budget Worksheet | 37 | |
Ten Signs the Bride Is Taking Her Bridal Magazines Too Seriously | 38 | |
The Palm Pilot | 40 | |
An Appointments Checklist | 40 | |
Your Dress | 42 | |
Survival Strategies | 42 | |
Choosing a Dress | 43 | |
The Better Bust Bra Chart | 45 | |
AstroBride | 47 |